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The festival takes place on the Ackerloh fairground.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Deggendorf railway station (1 km on foot)

- by bus - no bus stop nearby

By car:

- Venue: Ackerloh fairground (Eginger Straße)

Parking facilities:

- Donau

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